Florida criminal charge
Providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations in Florida
Providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 775.33. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 775.33.
What is the penalty for providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Providing material support for terrorism-related offenses — A person provides, conceals/disguises material support or resources knowing/intending it will be used in preparation for or carrying out specified terrorism-related offenses, conceals an escape from such a violation, or attempts/conspires to do so.; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Providing material support for terrorism-related offenses — A person provides, conceals/disguises material support or resources knowing/intending it will be used in preparation for or carrying out specified terrorism-related offenses, conceals an escape from such a violation, or attempts/conspires to do so.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 30 years (Providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization — A person knowingly provides material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, or attempts or conspires to do so, with knowledge of the organization's designation or terrorist activity.; when specifically provided by statute, a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(b)1.)) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization — A person knowingly provides material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, or attempts or conspires to do so, with knowledge of the organization's designation or terrorist activity.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | Material support offense resulting in death or serious bodily injury — A violation of subsection (2) or (3) results in death or serious bodily injury.; imprisonment for life or a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment (s. 775.082(3)(a)3.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $15,000 (Material support offense resulting in death or serious bodily injury — A violation of subsection (2) or (3) results in death or serious bodily injury.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providing material support for terrorism-related offenses | Felony of the First Degree | A person provides, conceals/disguises material support or resources knowing/intending it will be used in preparation for or carrying out specified terrorism-related offenses, conceals an escape from such a violation, or attempts/conspires to do so. | Fla. Stat. § 775.33(2) |
| Providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization | Felony of the First Degree | A person knowingly provides material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, or attempts or conspires to do so, with knowledge of the organization's designation or terrorist activity. | Fla. Stat. § 775.33(3) |
| Material support offense resulting in death or serious bodily injury | Life Felony | A violation of subsection (2) or (3) results in death or serious bodily injury. | Fla. Stat. § 775.33(4) |
Common questions about providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations in Florida
Is providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations ranges from a Felony of the First Degree to a Life Felony in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 775.33.
Providing material support for terrorism-related offenses: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 775.33(2)) · Providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 775.33(3)) · Material support offense resulting in death or serious bodily injury: Life Felony (Fla. Stat. § 775.33(4))
What are the penalties for providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations in Florida?
Penalties for providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the First Degree up to a Life Felony — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations?
Providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations is governed by Fla. Stat. § 775.33 (Providing material support or resources for terrorism or to terrorist organizations).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.